Linear programming finds the least expensive way to meet given needs with available resources. Its results are used in every area of engineering and commerce: agriculture, oil refining, banking, and air transport. Authors Kolman and Beck present the basic notions of linear programming and illustrate how they are used to solve important common problems. The software on the included disk leads students step-by-step through the calculations. The Second Edition is completely revised and provid...

Developed in conjunction with the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, this comprehensive textbook provides readers with the full scope of surgical practice for patients with diseases of the colon and rectum. Expert surgeons, all active both as educators and with busy clinical practices, have written concise and practical chapters on the most commonly done procedures while providing much-needed insight on less frequently presentations, as well.The ASCRS Textbook is design...

Structural Reliability Analysis and Prediction, Third Edition is a textbook which addresses the important issue of predicting the safety of structures at the design stage and also the safety of existing, perhaps deteriorating structures. Attention is focused on the development and definition of limit states such as serviceability and ultimate strength, the definition of failure and the various models which might be used to describe strength and loading. This book emphasises concep...

Sea Kings and Vanished Treasure - 5 Classic Sea Mystery & Pirate Stories offers a mesmerizing exploration of aquatic enigma and buccaneering romance. This anthology brings together diverse literary styles, from the Gothic undertones of mysterious island tales to the adventurous flair of high-seas escapades. This collection not only entertains with its gripping plot lines but also captures the timeless allure of the sea, a setting ripe for clandestine plots and hidden fortunes. A standout n...

Black Flags and Broken Maps: 4 Classic Corsairs, Islands, and Sea Mysteries dives into the tumultuous waters of literary maritime adventure, weaving together tales of piracy, enigmatic islands, and deep-sea secrets. The collection explores themes of exploration, deception, and the unknown, offering a varied tapestry of narrative styles from suspense to swashbuckler. Readers will find themselves captivated by the richly detailed worlds and the tension of high seas escapades, as each piece o...

An ostomy is an opening on the abdomen created by a surgeon to allow waste material to be expelled. The operation is performed as a lifesaving measure when the body's normal system for expelling waste no longer functions. With practical guidelines and emotional support for ostomy patients and their families, this book addresses all aspects of postoperative care as well as such sensitive issues as social situations and sexual intimacy.

Mutiny Under Moonlit Sails - 8 Classic High Seas Stories of Pirates & Peril sails through treacherous waters of literary exploration, capturing the allure and danger of the pirate's life. This anthology encompasses an array of storytelling styles, from the robust journalism of Jack London to the imaginative adventures of Robert Louis Stevenson. Engaging in themes of rebellion, survival, and the eternal battle between man and sea, the collection artfully compiles narratives showcasing the d...

Enduring Motives examines tradition and religious beliefs as they are expressed in landscape, the built environment, visual symbols, stories, and ritual.Bringing together archaeologists and Native American experts, this volume focuses on long-lived religious traditions of the native peoples of the Americas and how religion codifies, justifies, and reinforces these traditions by placing a high value on continuity of beliefs and practice.Using clues from the archaeol...

Expanding American Anthropology, 1945–1980: A Generation Reflects takes an inside look at American anthropology’s participation in the enormous expansion of the social sciences after World War II. During this time the discipline of anthropology itself came of age, expanding into diverse subfields, frequently on the initiative of individual practitioners. The Association of Senior Anthropologists of the American Anthropological Association (AAA) called upon a number of its leaders ...

The Midwest has produced a robust literary heritage. Its authors have won half of the nation's Nobel Prizes for Literature plus a significant number of Pulitzer Prizes. This volume explores the rich racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region. It also contains entries on 35 pivotal Midwestern literary works, literary genres, literary, cultural, historical, and social movements, state and city literatures, literary journals and magazines, as well as entries on science fiction, film...

Robert Beck's study focuses principally on two related questions. First, how did the Reagan administration decide to launch the invasion of Grenada? And second, what role did international law play in that decision? The Grenada Invasion draws on extensive interviews and correspondence with key participants—and on the recently published memoirs of those who participated in or witnessed the administration's deliberations—in order to render a new and more complete picture of Operatio...